Question 1

Why was the film's title shortened from 'Emperor of the North Pole' to 'Emperor of the North'?

Accepted Answer

Twentieth Century Fox executives feared audiences might think it was a Christmas or Arctic exploration movie, despite the original title being a hobo term used throughout the film.

Question 2

What does the title 'Emperor of the North' refer to in hobo culture?

Accepted Answer

It refers to a joke among hobos during the Great Depression about the world's best hobo being Emperor of the North Pole, poking fun at their desperate situation by ruling over a wasteland.

Question 3

How long did it take to shoot the climactic fight scene between A No. 1 and Shack?

Accepted Answer

The climactic fight scene between A No. 1 and Shack took thirty-five days altogether to shoot.

Question 4

What railway executive provided unlimited access to rolling stock for the film?

Accepted Answer

Willis Kyle, President of the Oregon, Pacific and Eastern Railway, allowed unlimited access to his company's rolling stock for the film.

Question 5

Where is Engine #19 from the film now located?

Accepted Answer

In 2016, Engine #19 was sold to the Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio, where it now resides.

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